And why it’s problematic for great employees — The Covid-19 pandemic sent hundreds of thousands of people home in March 2020 from their corporate careers. Many people who had worked their regular nine-to-fives were suddenly thrown into the work-from-home (WFH) lifestyle. Today in November 2021, the pandemic is still in full swing but many people are finally going…

Examining the new Scenarios update — Earlier last week, The Sims 4 team dropped a new style of gameplay to their traditionally sandbox-style game called “Scenarios”. …

And it’s a BIG one! — I was incredibly grateful but certainly surprised to find that my Animal Crossing: New Horizons game was being updated this morning when I booted it up to check turnip prices at my Nook’s Cranny. After seeing coverage of Nintendo Direct a few weeks back, I knew primarily what to expect…

My path to body neutrality — I was sitting on the couch in my parents’ living room speaking with my father about something I saw on Twitter. I described that Donald Trump Jr. was fat-shaming a congresswoman by claiming the reason she got Covid was because she was fat. When I said that, “she’s fat,” my…

A conversation about using proper terminology when referring to death — Please be advised that this essay will discuss topics such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal intent. I am not a medical professional and my only credentials are being a person who suffers from, or has suffered from, all of the above. When I was in the fifth grade, I did…

I’ve always loved autumn. I loved going back to school every fall, I love the crunchcrunchcrunch of leaves underneath my boots, and I love that the temperature is finally dropping. I’m a sweaty girl who rightfully hates summer. I think I get the opposite of seasonal affective disorder because I…

Controversy coming from someone who used to adore him — I have been playing Stardew Valley for well over four years. My husband bought me the game on our PS4 way back in 2017. He was obsessed with it and thought I should give it a proper go. I was reluctant, as I was still trying to decide if I…

Thoughts on the Season of Selves announcement — Earlier this year, The Sims 4 team announced the release of “kits” which are basically mini-bundles of specific themed items that are only $5. …